Senny Mayulu, the 19-year-old attacking midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, stopped in the mixed zone after the 5-0 victory against Rennes this Saturday at the Parc des Princes in Matchday 15 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season.
Mayulu: “We needed to bounce back.”
“We needed to bounce back. It was a pretty tough match in Monaco, but we showed that we’ve recovered from it. Especially since we need to prepare well for the Champions League. After this match, we’re going into the next game with confidence. It wasn’t an easy match; we tried to create chances and, above all, to finish them quickly, which allowed us to be comfortable in the game. And then, right up until the end, we didn’t give up. We wanted to extend our lead, and so, we’re very happy with this match.”
Mayulu: “With all the players, we feel reassured.”
Lens top of the table?
There’s suspense, we’re here, we’re fighting, it’s tight, but we’ll do everything we can to pull away as quickly as possible.
Matfey Safonov?
With all the players, we feel reassured. We’re a team in any case, so we try to make every player who plays feel comfortable.
Mayulu: “I’m a youth player, I don’t talk, I do my job.”
The false 9 role?
That’s up to the coach. I try to give my all wherever the coach puts me, that’s all I have to do, really. I’m a youth player, I don’t talk, I do my job.
Bilbao?
It will be an important match. We’ll go there determined and we’ll want to win, we’ll do everything we can,” as reported by Le Figaro.
PSG’s determination seemed clear throughout the week and was well displayed on the pitch yesterday. They needed to bounce back in the best possible way after a disappointing defeat in Monaco, especially since Lens took advantage to move into first place in Ligue 1. There was a palpable surge of energy on the field, fueling the talent and tactical strength of this team.
This could have been a wake-up call from a very poor performance, or perhaps it stemmed from being in second place. It’s important to remember the full week of rest and preparation, a rare occurrence for PSG players who have been playing so many matches without having had a proper preseason. We knew it would take time to build momentum. Perhaps they’ve reached a new level; we’ll have to wait and see as the matches continue until the winter break.
In any case, PSG can rely on a quality squad. With Lucas Chevalier (24 years old) absent, Matvey Safonov (26 years old) performed admirably in goal. This could pave the way for a starting position in the coming days. The competition is fierce, so let’s wait and see what choices are made. Chevalier will also need to recover from his ankle injury.
This group also boasts a young and remarkably versatile squad. Mayulu embodies this, displaying a great mentality. He doesn’t have to choose his position. The young Parisian is there to play and help the team, following the instructions he’s received. There’s no room for debate. This is working in his favor, as he has truly established himself within the team. Perhaps he’ll play again in Bilbao on Wednesday, with the same objective: to contribute to the victory.
